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ICYMI: The PCSFN Held Annual Meeting, One Lacrosse Event in Washington, D.C.

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The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition had a busy weekend in the nation’s capital. On Friday, September 6, Council members and federal leaders convened at the Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, D.C. for the Council’s second annual meeting. After opening remarks from co-chair José Andrés, who joined remotely via Zoom, PCSFN Executive Director Rayhaan Merani offered a recap of the Council’s activities over the past year...

Meet the 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Awardees

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Congratulations to the 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) awardees! The 2024 Council Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition.Learn more about each award and the awardees below...

Listen Now: Hear PCSFN Members Chloe Kim and Ryan Howard Speak on Sports, Family, and More

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Earlier this month, two members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition took to the airwaves to share a bit about their personal and professional lives, and how one can be impacted by the other.Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim joined the U.S. Surgeon General on his podcast, House Calls with Dr...

Vaccines Save Lives. Full Stop.

Health and Well-Being Matter. ODPHP Director RDML Paul Reed, MD.

As childhood vaccination rates decline in the U.S., the urgency to help parents and caregivers understand the truth about the role vaccines play in supporting children’s health is all the more imperative. With the start of the new school year, doing so becomes even more relevant if we are to avoid outbreaks of preventable diseases.